Sofia Larsson

About me

I am an Associate Professor (Docent) in Fluid Mechanics. I received my PhD in 2014 in kiln aerodynamics, where I studied flow fields in rotary kilns used in LKAB’s iron ore pellet production process. The work was based on CFD simulations validated against experimental measurements using laser-based techniques (PIV, LDV and PLIF) on a scaled-down kiln model.

After completing my PhD, I have continued to work with both numerical simulations and experimental measurements in various applications, as well as with teaching, supervision and project management.

Research

My research concerns fluid mechanics in industrial and environmental applications. My main focus is experimental measurements and optical measurement techniques.

Research areas include:

• Kiln aerodynamics and flows in industrial processes
• Flows in porous materials – with applications in stormwater management, face masks and bio-based materials
• Hydropower – ecohydraulics, flows over rough surfaces, sediment transport and secondary flows
• Hydrogen transport in pipelines
• Sports aerodynamics – flow fields around cross-country skiers

The research is often conducted in collaboration with industry and other universities.

Teaching

I teach the courses Advanced Fluid Mechanics (F7016T) and Engineering Mechanics (F0059T), and I am the examiner for the course Applied Fluid Mechanics (F7027T).